The Cyber Hymnal ‎#5011

5011. O Jesu Christ, if Aught There Be

1. O Jesu Christ, if aught there be
That, more than all beside,
In ever painful memory
Must in my heart abide,

2. It is that deep ingratitude
Which I to Thee have shown,
Who didst for me in tears and blood
Upon the cross atone.

3. Alas, how with my actions all
Has this defect entwined;
How has it poisoned with its gall
My spirit, heart and mind!

4. Alas, through this, how many a gem
I’ve rudely cast away,
That might have formed my diadem
In everlasting day!

5. Yet though the time be past and gone,
Though little more remains:
Though naught is all that can be done,
E’en with my utmost pains;

6. Still will I strive, O Savior mine,
To do what in me lies;
For never did Thy glance divine
A contrite heart despise.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesu Christ, if aught there be
• Title: O Jesu Christ, if Aught There Be
• Author: Edward Caswall (1858)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: Masque of Mary, and Other Poems, 1858 (originally, "If There Be Any Special Thing")
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: BURFORD
• Meter: CM
• Incipit: 11234 54327 12345
• Key: f minor
• Source: Chetham's Psalmody, 1718
• Copyright: Public Domain